Safe congregations are places where people can worship God and grow in faith freely without the

fear of being hurt, harassed, or harmed. All of us want to be part of a safe congregation. So what

can we do to make our congregation safer? We each can help by choosing to be a safe person. What does that look like? Here are some qualities that can be seen in a safe person: 

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•  Treats each person with dignity and respect 
•  Actively listens with compassion and empathy to others 
•  Acts with honesty and integrity 
•  Respects others boundaries 
•  Admits and apologizes after wronging someone 
•  Advocates for the marginalized and the vulnerable.